EVENT DETAILS

Junior Gala
U9 to U12 teams

Senior Gala
U13 to U19 teams

WHEN

Friday, February 16th, 2024
5:30PM - 10:00PM EST

Saturday, March 30th, 2024
5:30PM - 10:00PM EST

WHERE

Embassy Suites by Hilton USF
3705 Spectrum Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33612

WHEN

Junior Gala for U9 to U12 teams
Saturday, February 16th, 2024
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM EST

Senior Gala for U13 to U19 teams
Saturday, March 30th, 2024
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM EST

WHERE

Embassy Suites by Hilton USF
3705 Spectrum Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33612

What is the Crown & Shield Gala?

A celebration of the players, coaches and the club!

The Gala is an opportunity to recognize and show our appreciation for our U9-U19 players for their hard-work and dedication throughout the season. The evening honors player of the year as selected by each team and coach player of the year as selected by coaches.


When is the Gala?

There’s actually two galas, each highlighting specific age groups.

The Jr Gala for U9-U12 Teams is Friday, February 16th, 2024.

The Sr Gala for U13-U19 Teams is Saturday, March 30th, 2024.


Where is the Gala?

The Jr Gala and Sr Gala will held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton USF, located at 3705 Spectrum Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612.

 


Special Two-night Event

An evening to celebrate the players, coaches and the club!

Join us as we host our 2015-2005 competitive players, coaches and families for a memorable, exciting, and fantastic Gala.

The two-night event is an opportunity to recognize and show our appreciation for our players for their hard-work and dedication throughout the season. The evening honors player of the year as selected by each team and coach player of the year as selected by coaches.

The ability to connect with friends and meet new ones all while celebrating our players, coaches and club will make this an event you won’t want to miss.

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presenting

Sponsor
$ 2500.00
  • 4 tickets to the Gala
  • Recognition on social media
  • Recognition in our printed program
  • Banner on stage at the event

Trophy

Sponsor
$ 2500.00
  • Recognition on website
  • Background banner in front of which award winners will be pictured.
  • Photos will be displayed on our website and social media.

Bar

Sponsor
$ 750.00
  • You company or family banner will be displayed at one of the bars at the event.

Table

Sponsor
$ 100.00
  • Company or family recognition on a table at the event. * This does not reserve a table at the event.

Program

Sponsor
$ 75.00
  • This provides a business card size advertisement in our printed program at the event.

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Celebrate the players, coaches and the club!

Junior Gala

U9-U12
  • Player Awards
  • Auctions
  • 50/50 Ticket Sales
  • Themed Raffles
  • Dinner
  • Dancing

Senior Gala

U13-U19
  • Player Awards
  • Auctions
  • 50/50 Ticket Sales
  • Themed Raffles
  • Dinner
  • Dancing

Gala FAQ

Smart Casual attire.

Players will be seated with their team mates while open seating will be available for the parents and guests. All players and coaches are guests of the club and attend at no cost.

Auction items vary annually, so you can be sure to find an eclectic and broad variety of items up for auction.

The silent auction typically features donated items, such as gift baskets, restaurant and business gift certificates, autographed sports collectibles and more.

Our evening typically features a welcome hour with cocktails. During this time, guests can browse silent auction tables, mingle with other guests, and participate in a fun filled evening.

The seated dinner is followed by the awards for Coach and Player of the Year.

We always wrap the evening up with dancing and much fun.

There are many ways to contribute to the annual Gala, including:

  • Tax-deductible Sponsorship or Donation
  • Attendance by yourself or invited guests
  • Advertise your business in the event program
  • Donate items for the silent auction. In the past we have had members donate weekend use of beach condominiums, airline tickets, VIP tickets to local Sports events among other donations of special value. If you are able to help with this sort of donation, please reach out to Stacey at stacey@fctamparangers.com
  • If interested in being the Presenting Sponsor or Trophy Sponsor, contact Bryan at bhernandez@fctamparangers.com

Gala FAQ

Smart Casual attire.

Players will be seated with their team mates while open seating will be available for the parents and guests. All players and coaches are guests of the club and attend at no cost.

Auction items vary annually, so you can be sure to find an eclectic and broad variety of items up for auction.

The silent auction typically features donated items, such as gift baskets, restaurant and business gift certificates, autographed sports collectibles and more.

Our evening typically features a welcome hour with cocktails During this time, guests can browse silent auction tables, mingle with other quests, and participate in a fun filled evening.

The seated dinner is followed by the awards for Coach and Player of the Year.

We always wrap the evening up with dancing and much fun.

There are many ways to contribute to the annual Gala, including:

  • Tax-deductible Sponsorship or Donation
  • Attendance by yourself or invited guests
  • Advertise your business in the event program
  • Donate items for the silent auction. In the past we have had members donate weekend use of beach condominiums, airline tickets, VIP tickets to local Sports events among other donations of special value. If you are able to help with this sort of donation, please reach out to Stacey at stacey@fctamparangers.com

The following sponsorship are available for the Gala:

  • Program Sponsor – $75.00
    • This provides a business card size advertisement in our printed program at the event.
  • Bronze Sponsor – $100.00
    • Company or family recognition on a table at the event. This does not reserve a table at the event.
  • Bar Sponsor – $750.00
    • You company or family banner will be displayed at one of the bars at the event.
  • Presenting Sponsor – $2,500.00
    • This sponsorship includes 4 tickets to the Gala, recognition on social media, in our printed program and a banner on stage at the event.
  • Trophy Sponsor – $2,500.00
    • This sponsorship includes recognition on our website and background banner in front of which award winners will be pictured. Photos will be displayed on our website and social media.

 

Sponsorships can be purchased as an add-on to ticket purchases. For additional sponsorship questions, contact Bryan at bhernandez@fctamparangers.com

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